Manuel Gomes da Silva, known as Nélito (born 24 December 1958) is a Portuguese football manager and a former player who spent his whole playing career with Braga.

Nélito
Personal information
Full name Manuel Gomes da Silva
Date of birth (1958-12-24) 24 December 1958 (age 65)
Place of birth Braga, Portugal
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1974–1976 Vilaverdense
1976–1977 Braga
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1977–1990 Braga 160 (1)
Managerial career
1994–2004 Amares
2004–2006 Vilaverdense
2006–2007 Amares
2010–2011 Vilaverdense
2014–2016 Vilaverdense
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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He made his professional debut in the Primeira Liga for Braga on 2 April 1978 in a game against Varzim.[1] Over his career, he played 160 games on the top level of Portuguese club football.

References

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  1. ^ "Game Report by ZeroZero". ZeroZero. 2 April 1978.